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Recreational Pilot License (RPL)
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Looking To Earn Your Wings?
Whether you are training toward a possible career in aviation or looking to fly just for fun, a Recreational Pilot License (RPL) should be one of your first goals.
During the recreational pilot training course, you will learn the fundamentals of how to fly and safely land an aircraft through practical flying lessons and ground-based theory lessons, before flying solo and completing the RPL flight test.
Your Ticket To Fly
A Recreational Pilot License (RPL) will allow you to carry up to three passengers and fly within 25 nautical miles of your departure airport, in any CASA registered aircraft, with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 1,500kgs.
The flight training you have completed during this course will count towards further pilot license courses such as Private Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License. There is no need to start your training again.
Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your aviation goals and whether this is the best course for you.
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1. Enrolment & Orientation
Upon enrolment, you will receive a Training Starter Kit which contains all relevant course materials, access to shared resources, and details information on your course process. Your orientation will include an introduction to the airport, airspace, aircraft fleet, LTF processes and policies, and our facilities.
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2. RPL Ground School
Theory sessions will cover aeronautical knowledge, aircraft general knowledge, flight rules, radio procedures, air law, basic meteorology and Moorabbin Airport procedures. The ground theory will be integrated into flight training. You will need to pass the RPL theory exam before conducting the RPL flight test.
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3. Flight Training
The flight training you will undertake will be conducted in the Cessna 172, Diamond DA40 or Sling 2 LSA aircraft. Every new exercise is demonstrated by your experienced flight instructor, and you will improve your skills through practice.
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4. First Solo Flight
When the instructor is confident in your abilities, you will be sent on your first solo flight. During your first solo, you will be in the aircraft on your own with your instructor watching from the ground. It’s an unforgettable experience and thrilling milestone for every pilot!
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4. RPL Flight Test
After ongoing instruction and practice, you will be ready to be put forward for your RPL flight test. In a flight test with a CASA approved Testing Officer, you will demonstrate all that you've learnt through your flight training.
Safe & Seamless Training.
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Every student pilot should enjoy flying. Learn To Fly is constantly creating resources to help students do just that. Not only modern aircraft, but also facilities, experienced instructors and curriculums to create magical learning experiences and make every moment of air time worth it.
See why there’s no better place to learn to fly.
Our Graduate
Joben Rajan“I will never forget the moment when I passed my solo-check and my instructor sent me for my first solo flight. It was truly a dream come true. LTF is the best place to study your RPL because they have an excellent aircraft fleet and the amazing instructors provide constant support and training advice, pushing your academic progress forward.”
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Our training program will support your learning and develop your flying skills in and out of the classroom. For detailed information on the course, including program introduction, prerequisites, training syllabus, fees and more, please download our FREE Course Guide.